The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The Detroit Lions have gone through a brain drain within the coaching staff in the aftermath of their season-ending loss to the Washington Commanders in the divisional round. Since that defeat, Ben Johnson has been hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears and Aaron Glenn has inked a deal to lead the New York Jets,
The hiring of linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard as the new Detroit Lions defensive coordinator brings some much needed continuity to a staff that is continuing to take on a new form amid an offseason of change.
Former New York Giants linebacker Kelvin Sheppard will be the next defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions didn’t have to look far to replace defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn following his announcement this week as the New York Jets’ next head coach. Former LSU linebacker and staffer Kelvin Sheppard will elevate into the position,
Lions hire former Broncos assistant coach John Morton as new offensive coordinator following Ben Johnson's departure
The Lions are promoting linebackers coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. Here are some things to know about Sheppard.
The #Lions are promoting LBs coach Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator, filling the shoes of Aaron Glenn, per me and @MikeGarafolo. A quick rise for the eight-year NFL veteran, Sheppard earns a DC job in only his third season under Dan Campbell. pic.twitter.com/cM3m9ebqEc
The Detroit Lions made a major announcement on Thursday, one that will shape the Motor City team for years to come.
No matter how much talent you have on your roster, top assistants are necessary for success in the National Football League. That’s why the Detroit Lions might regress after their incredible season, as they lost both of their primary coordinators.
The Detroit Lions on Thursday announced the hiring of John Morton as offensive coordinator and the promotion of Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. Terms of their respective contracts were not disclosed by the Lions.